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    Evan AltmanJanuary 8, 2026

    Cubs Sign RHP Jeff Brigham to Minors Deal

    In their never-ending search for organizational depth, the Cubs have signed righty Jeff Brigham to a minor league deal. Brigham…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 8, 2026

    Cubs, Justin Steele Avoid Arbitration with $6.775M Salary Agreement

    Thursday is the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures for the 2026 season, and the Cubs…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 8, 2026

    The Rundown: Cabrera Raises Rotation’s Ceiling, Maybe This Kills Hoerner Trade Talk, 3 B’s of Big Bats

    Have you seen any of those videos on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook where they compare two pets at a time,…

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    Tom DomolJanuary 8, 2026

    Adding Bellinger, Bregman, or Bichette Would Make Cubs Legit World Series Contenders

    A week into the new year, the Cubs made the blockbuster move we’d all been waiting for. Jed Hoyer just…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 8, 2026

    Jameson Taillon to Play For Team Canada in 2026 World Baseball Classic

    Another member of the Cubs has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic, as Jameson Taillon will take the…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

    Cubs Claim LHP Ryan Rolison from White Sox

    And you thought the Cubs only had one big pitching addition in them today. With several open spots remaining, they…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

    Cubs Sending Owen Caissie, Two Other Position Player Prospects to Miami for Edward Cabrera

    Trading for a starting pitcher with elite stuff and three years of cheap control is going to hurt, and that…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

    Jordan Wicks Developing New Curveball with Tread Athletics

    Tread Athletics burst onto the scene a few years ago and has quickly gained a reputation for developing pitchers at…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 7, 2026

    BREAKING: Cubs Finalizing Deal to Acquire RHP Edward Cabrera from Marlins

    The Chicago Cubs have made their big move of the offseason. Sources have confirmed with CI that the Cubs are…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

    A’s Fan Group Last Dive Bar Beats Team to ‘Las Vegas Athletics’ TM

    Front Office Sports reported on Tuesday that the A’s, who have had issues getting a ballpark going in their future…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

    The Rundown: Top of Market Hinges on Toronto, Cubs ‘Lurking’ on Bichette, Quiet on Cabrera Trade Front

    We’ve reached the point in free agency where teams and players are standing awkwardly on each side like kids at…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 6, 2026

    The Rundown: Hoerner Rumors Won’t Die, International Free Agency News, Cubs in Venezuela

    They say a watched pot never boils, and I’d argue the same is true for offseason movement. Despite a little…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 5, 2026

    The Rundown: ‘Bet the Under’ on Cubs Splashes, Bellinger Gets Second Yanks Offer, Donnie Baseball Joins Phils

    A pair of Japanese players in whom the Cubs had interest came off the board in quick succession, punctuating what…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 4, 2026

    Cubs Have Reportedly Checked in on Cody Bellinger

    I am once again convinced that time is a flat circle. According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 4, 2026

    Talks Between Yankees, Marlins for Potential Cubs Target Edward Cabrera Have ‘Intensified’

    Multiple reports have the Yankees and Marlins engaged in talks for hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera, and it sounds like this…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 3, 2026

    Blue Jays Sign Kazuma Okamoto

    As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays have signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. It’s a four-year, $60…

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